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Penguin Young Readers: Max and Ruby
Max's Bug
Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this rhyming story!
When Max's new friend—a bug—gets sick, Ruby recommends taking her to the vet, just like any other pet! Told in verse, this easy-to-read tale featuring classic characters from bestselling author Rosemary Wells will be one that young readers return to again and again.
When Max's new friend—a bug—gets sick, Ruby recommends taking her to the vet, just like any other pet! Told in verse, this easy-to-read tale featuring classic characters from bestselling author Rosemary Wells will be one that young readers return to again and again.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
Published June 27, 2017
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Rosemary Wells
455 books381 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Rosemary Wells is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. She often uses animal characters to address real human issues. Some of her most well-known characters are Max & Ruby and Timothy from Timothy Goes To School (both were later adapted into Canadian-animated preschool television series, the former’s airing on Nickelodeon (part of the Nick Jr. block) and the latter’s as part of PBS Kids on PBS).
Rosemary Wells is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. She often uses animal characters to address real human issues. Some of her most well-known characters are Max & Ruby and Timothy from Timothy Goes To School (both were later adapted into Canadian-animated preschool television series, the former’s airing on Nickelodeon (part of the Nick Jr. block) and the latter’s as part of PBS Kids on PBS).
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February 1, 2018
Rhyming book
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June 1, 2024
Max makes a new friend, Amanda Jean. Max's new friend needs a special place to stay, so Max gets her a home. A jar! After all, Amanda Jean is a bug.
After a while she doesn't look so good. Ruby recommends taking Amanda Jean to the vet, just like any other kind of animal who might be a pet!
"The vet squirts bug drops in a spoon. She says, "Your bug will be better soon." Aah!
SUCH A DELIGHTFUL STORYBOOK
I want to quote just a bit more, because Rosemary Wells has such a way with rhymes:
Ruby says, "That bug is such
a silly size.
You cannot even see its eyes.
Bugs make bug juice.
Bug juice stinks!"
But Max doesn't care
what Ruby thinks.
FIVE STARS because this is a book to read over and over again, and discover the sweetest pictures. This is a book to love.
After a while she doesn't look so good. Ruby recommends taking Amanda Jean to the vet, just like any other kind of animal who might be a pet!
"The vet squirts bug drops in a spoon. She says, "Your bug will be better soon." Aah!
SUCH A DELIGHTFUL STORYBOOK
I want to quote just a bit more, because Rosemary Wells has such a way with rhymes:
Ruby says, "That bug is such
a silly size.
You cannot even see its eyes.
Bugs make bug juice.
Bug juice stinks!"
But Max doesn't care
what Ruby thinks.
FIVE STARS because this is a book to read over and over again, and discover the sweetest pictures. This is a book to love.
June 27, 2017
I loved this bug story and I think Ella will too! She is obsessed with any kind of bug right now...ew...lol
August 21, 2017
Cute rhyming early reader about Max who finds a bug and his sister Ruby who thinks bugs are icky.
November 29, 2017
This upper level easy reader features max finding a bug he wants to keep for a pet even though ruby doesn't think it's a good idea. elemntary or one on one
April 27, 2018
Leo gives a thumbs up. Small friends are still -- friends!
July 5, 2019
A good rhyming beginning reader book. A cute story about taking care of a pet.
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